Future Of Skin Care

The Insane Future Of Male Grooming

Nanoparticles can also penetrate deeper into the skin, which means an antiaging formula is more likely to get to work on those fine lines, but herein lies the problem: There is a fear among some people that the tiny particles can penetrate the skin so well that they’ll access the lymphatic system and cause us harm. Fortunately, recent research has shown this to be very unlikely, and the real concern is around environmental damage from such products.

VASER

The most recent, and arguably most impressive, trend in cosmetic surgery for men comes in the form of VASER, a pioneering procedure that’s taken the U.S. by storm with the promise of completely redefining body shape with minimal downtime. Rather than simply debulk areas, like traditional liposuction, the procedure involves emulsifying specific pockets of fat with a VASER (vibration amplification of sound energy at resonance) wand via small — and, crucially, hidden — incisions. The malleable blubber can then be selectively sucked out and/or re-sculpted around muscle groups, allowing surgeons to manually transform flabby love handles into a rippling six-pack. It’s a bit like Play-Doh, in that respect. And unlike traditional liposuction, VASER involves emulsifying localized fat before extraction, which means there’s less blood loss, tearing of tissue, pain and bruising.

Fraxel

Lasers were the stuff of NASA labs not so long ago. These days, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a local spa that doesn’t have a dedicated laser for hair removal or skin rejuvenation. Lasers like Fraxel deliver the kinds of results that once depended on invasive surgery. Unlike the old-school lasers that effectively sandblasted your face to the point where you’d end up looking like the Phantom Menace for the best part of a week, this CO2 laser is gentle and precise. The microscopic laser columns allow for a qualified therapist to treat photo-damage, aging skin and scars, and with minimal downtime and barely any pain. The idea is that the controlled trauma to the skin causes the body to produce more collagen, which results in fresher and clearer skin.